UPDATE: Thai Doctor to Fight after Phuket Kwaeng Court Dismisses Controversial Case Involving Swiss...
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A young Thai Doctor will continue to fight and file an appeal after the Phuket Kwaeng Court has dismissed a case involving a Swiss Expat allegedly assaulting a Thai doctor in front of...
Foreign Tourists and Taxi Drivers Charged after Brawl near Phuket Shopping Mall- VIDEO
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Five foreign tourists and three taxi drivers faced charges after a video of them fighting went viral on social media. The altercation occurred in front of a shopping mall near the Darasamut Intersection in...
Indian Tourists Clash with Parasail Operator at Karon Beach in Phuket Over Payment Dispute
Karon– A dispute erupted between Indian tourists and a parasail operator at Karon Beach after the tourists allegedly refused to pay for the parasailing service.
Photos of the altercation between the tourists and local Thais...
Thai Minister of Justice Visits Phuket Province and Gives Encouragement for Inmates
Phuket, August 4th, 2024— Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Thai Minister of Justice, embarked on a significant visit to Phuket Province today. His mission was twofold: to provide encouragement to medical personnel supporting dental...
Phuket Promotes LGBTQ+ Equality with MOU Signing
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On Tuesday, July 9th, an important milestone was reached in Phuket, Thailand. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for "Pride & Equality Phuket" was signed at the Seabed Grand Hotel.
The signatories included Phuket Governor...
Public Health Minister Discusses Cannabis Reclassification Amidst Strong Public Support
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On June 26th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discussed the potential reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic after opening the proposal for public consultation from June 11th to 25th.
This follows...
Thailand Set to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Pass Marriage Equality Bill on...
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On June 16th, 2024, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the upcoming parliamentary deliberation of the Marriage Equality Bill on June 18th.
Following parliamentary approval, the bill...
Majority of Public Feedback So Far on Draft Law Opposes Proposal to Make Cannabis...
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On June 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin provided an update on the public consultation held from June 11-25 regarding a draft aimed at reclassifying cannabis as a type 5...
Survey Reveals Mixed Opinions on Thailands Proposed Casino Centric Entertainment Complexes
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On June 10th, 2024, Mr. Wichian Kaeosombat, Assistant Director at the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, along with his research team, publicly revealed...
Public Health Ministry Seeks Public Input on Cannabis Reclassification Amid Protests and New Drug...
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At 9:45 AM on June 11th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin addressed a proposal to review ministerial regulations regarding the legal possession limits of narcotics for personal use versus distribution....
